Re-enactors Stage Siege of Orleans in the Ukraine

Hundreds of history buffs recreate a battle from the Hundred Years War over a
weekend in the Ukraine.
The Hundred Years War holds a great fascination for many Europeans, even those
whose nations were not directly involved. Recently over 700 re-enactors from
the Ukraine, Russia, Hungary and Romania gathered to take part in a recreation
of the Siege of Orleans in which the French fortress held firm against an
English onslaught. Re-enactors could choose to portray historic figures, but
anyone who wished to take part was required to "pass a history test and
demonstrate a detailed knowledge of their hero's biography."

The Siege of Orleans campaign developed from a Soviet war game and organizers
hope that it will someday become a recognized sport. Ukrainian television
covered the event.